Disability Process Unmasked
October 10, 2007 by Jacqueline L. Jones · 2 Comments
In my last post, I lamented the horrors of navigating the disability process. For those of you who are in the process of submitting an application or deciding whether or not to try, I may have found a solution.
Disability System is Disabled
October 3, 2007 by Jacqueline L. Jones · 1 Comment
If you’ve ever applied for disability benefits, you’ve been turned down at least once. I was turned down seven times and never received benefits. Such is the lot of many who suffer from “invisible” illnesses such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Chronic Fatigue Finally Gets Respect
July 18, 2007 by Jacqueline L. Jones · Leave a Comment
Even though funding for research on chronic fatigue syndrome (C.F.S.) has not been a high priority, new findings released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tie the illness to genetic abnormalities. This announcement comes with the announcement of a $6 million awareness campaign.
